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B28 PTR

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

37,087 mi
Last recorded37,087 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Beetle71,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB28 PTR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 37,087 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jun 2026 37,087 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2025 33,082 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounts worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2025 33,082 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounts worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2025 33,003 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Apr 2024 28,267 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipe ends and connected Brake hose ferrules. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 25 Apr 2024 28,264 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipe ends and connected Brake hose ferrules. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Jan 2022 28,002 miles

All metal brake pies and brake flexi hose ferrules covered in grease.

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

N/s/r brake lagging slightly.

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake pads getting low. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

O/s/f fog light loose,Battery covers insecure.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top strut mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 28,002 miles

All metal brake pies and brake flexi hose ferrules covered in grease.

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

N/s/r brake lagging slightly.

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake pads getting low. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

O/s/f fog light loose,Battery covers insecure.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top strut mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 27,398 miles

All brake flexi hose ferrules and metal brake pipes covered in grease. Slight play in both front top strut mounts. air box and battery covers loose.o/s/f fog light loose.

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 27,397 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

All brake flexi hose ferrules and metal brake pipes covered in grease. Slight play in both front top strut mounts. air box and battery covers loose.o/s/f fog light loose.

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 26,880 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorating/split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight play in both front top strut mountings. Air box/battery covers loose.O/s/f bumper cracked.

Fail 28 Jan 2020 26,880 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorating/split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight play in both front top strut mountings. Air box/battery covers loose.O/s/f bumper cracked.

Pass 30 Jan 2019 24,981 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 23,505 miles

center exhaust bracket corroded/breaking up..

engine oil breather pipe weak..corrosion around - front brake discs,rear brake pipes..

Fail 1 Feb 2018 23,505 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

center exhaust bracket corroded/breaking up..

engine oil breather pipe weak..corrosion around - front brake discs,rear brake pipes..

Pass 24 Jan 2017 22,792 miles

engine and undershields fitted at time of test.

front and rear suspension components corroded.

front tyres badly perished on the inner sidewalls.

front wipers slightly streaky.

slight play in both front bottom ball joints.

slight play in both front inner steering arms.

Pass 2 Feb 2016 22,177 miles

Both front tyres perishing in sidewalls

Fail 1 Feb 2016 22,177 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front tyres perishing in sidewalls

Pass 30 Jan 2015 21,373 miles

engine and undershields fitted at time of test.

front coil springs corroded.

front tyres perishing.

Pass 31 Jan 2014 20,574 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 20,574 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 20,045 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 20,045 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

air bag light on

Pass 9 Feb 2012 19,354 miles

NS headlamp damp

OSR tyre slightly perished in the sidewall

air bag light on

slight movement in both front lower wishbone rear bushes

Pass 7 Feb 2011 18,751 miles

air bag warning lamp on

centre exhaust rusty

damage to the lower section on the front bumper/undershield

Pass 19 Feb 2010 18,149 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 18,148 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

imbalance from front brakes..o/s handbrake lever(caliper)not fully returning....

o/s/f tyre worn very low..n/s/f tyre badly periashed..inner edge wear on front tyres..

Pass 24 Feb 2009 17,325 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 15,757 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 14,195 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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B28 PTR is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

Across all 2004 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 71,947 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B28 PTR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 22 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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B28 PTR is a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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